Medal for Art and Science, Type III, in Gold

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  • Medal for Art and Science, Type III, in Gold Obverse
  • Medal for Art and Science, Type III, in Gold Obverse
  • Medal for Art and Science, Type III, in Gold Reverse
  • Medal for Art and Science, Type III, in Gold Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    December 30, 1874
  • remarks
    The stamp for the medal was designed by Julie Genthe from Leipzig. The German name of the award is ‘Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft'.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse of the medal features the left-facing portrait of Duke Ernst II with the circular inscription ‘ERNST II. HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG’. Below the neck is the artist’s signature ‘GENTHE’. The reverse features a laurel wreath tied by a ribbon at the bottom, with the inscription ‘DEM VERDIENSTE UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT‘ in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with silver side stripes.

History


The Medal for Art and Science was introduced on December 30, 1874 by Duke Ernst I. The medal was awarded in recognition of extraordinary achievements and exceptional service within the fields of art and science.

The medal was established in four grades, Gold Medal with Crown, Gold Medal, Silver Medal with Crown, and Silver Medal.

The medals were redesigned after Duke Ernst II ascended to the throne. The Type III medals feature his left-facing portrait.

The Type III Gold Medal may feature a "1914" clasp on the ribbon.

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  • Price

    $700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST II HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT

  • Size

    33mm

  • Maker

    Glaser & Sohn, Dresden

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  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST II HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT

  • Size

    33mm

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